A high-surf advisory is in effect through 6 a.m. Thursday for south-facing shores of all islands.

Waves on Wednesday are forecast to reach 6 to 10 feet.

Ocean Safety operations chief Jim Howe says workers typically rescue seven people per week. He says the high surf and the large number of visitors in Waikiki factored into Tuesday's higher rescue numbers.

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